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  1. 10-24-2016 05:30 AM #1
    Shahab
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    Please help with tyre bump :'(

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    Hello!

    Convinced my colleague to buy the 2016 B9 A4 1.4. After just 2300 kilometres, we just noticed these bumps on the front and rear right tyres. Can someone please tell me what are these? What are these caused by, and how dangerous?

    These are Hankook tyres as opposed to the Pirelli that I have in my B8 A4.





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  2. 10-24-2016 08:31 AM #2
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    can't see your pics....but curious.
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  3. 10-24-2016 10:12 AM #3
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    How to add pictures directly? The only option is for a URL :(
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  4. 10-24-2016 10:23 AM #4
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    Either upload them to photobucket and copy that URL into the "image" link, or upload using tapatalk from your phone.
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  5. 10-24-2016 10:31 AM #5
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    Wow, those definitely need to be replaced. Sidewall bubbles/bulges are generally caused by an impact like a big pothole or curb, etc...



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  6. 10-24-2016 10:41 AM #6
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    Yes definitely get those replaced. One bad pothole and you could lose a rim.


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  7. 10-24-2016 12:53 PM #7
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    Yes replace, yes it's dangerous.
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  8. 10-24-2016 03:05 PM #8
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    Can't see the pictures properly but from what I see it looks like broken belts... Replace immediately.
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  9. 10-24-2016 07:52 PM #9
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    Those tires gotta go asap!
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  10. 10-25-2016 03:07 AM #10
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    That looks horrible and not safe. If the bumps were already there at the time of purchase but you guys didn't notice them I say make sure you get the dealer to rectify the issue. If the car was purchased as is from a private party then that will be a different story.
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  12. 10-25-2016 10:22 PM #11
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    You might also want to get the rims checked out. Tire damage like that usually only occurs with a serious impact. Just my 2 cents. If you have 17" wheels you should be fine. Anything 18 and over you better have checked

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  14. 10-29-2016 08:30 AM #13
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    That happens when you strike a curb at a significant speed, maybe in taking a corner too sharply, or hitting a deep pothole at speed. Since the damage is to both the front and rear tires on the same side, it was most likely a pot hole. Unfortunately, there is nothing to be done. It has nothing to do with the make of the tire.

    When you hit a bad pothole or curb, it is always a good idea to inspect the tires afterwards.
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